Michael “Shane “Allen , age 57, passed away at his home in Macomb, on Tuesday, September 20, 2022 at 11 AM. He was born on July 25, 1965 in Macomb, Illinois the son of Pat Johnson Hainline and Macks Allen. He  married Crystal Paul in 1988 and had two children. He later married Karen Lussier in 2008. He is survived by his wife Karen Allen, son Cameron Allen of Macomb, daughter Summer (Mario Mora) Allen of Aurora, Colorado, grandson  Nathaniel Allen, mother and...

Helen L. Peak, 101, of Macomb passed away at 10:06 a.m Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Macomb Post Acute Care Center. She was born on October 13, 1920 in Macomb to Matison and Lena Clayton Martin. She married Dale Peak on March 16, 1940 in St. Charles, Missouri. He passed away on May 18, 2001. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, Kenneth Peak and three brothers, John, James and Robert Martin. Helen is survived by one son, Michael (Nancy) Peak of Bellefontaine, Ohio; five...

Richard Allen Ellsworth, 88, of Macomb passed away at 8 p.m. Mondday, September 5, 2022 at the Lamoine in Macomb with his daughters at his side.  He was born August 17, 1934 to Robert C. and Norma R. Ellsworth in Canton, IL. He married Judith Ann Lidwell, the love of his life on July 31, 1960. She preceded him in death on December 21, 2011. They were happily married for 51 years.  Surviving are their two daughters, Richelle (Matt) Glaser and Shari Paisley, both of Macomb. Richard...

Allen Ray Black, 75, of Colchester passed away at 5:30 p.m. Monday, August 29, 2022 at his residence. He was born on November 18, 1946 in Macomb to Ray and Margaret Lescallatte Black. He married Paula Foster on October 16, 2010 in Macomb. She survives. Also surviving are one daughter, Kerri (Michael) Mack; step-children, Paul and Jeanie Albright, Ben and Taylor Albright, Mikah Albright and Taylor Huchins; seven grandchildren and one sister-in-law, Theresa Black. He was preceded in death by...

Ivan “Sonny” E Dowell, 78, passed away on August 25, 2022.  He was born in Macomb, Illinois, the only child of Guy Dowell and Madge (Bagley) Dowell on October 4, 1943.  He attended Northwestern High School, graduating in 1961.  He married Carol (Lewis) Fross in 1964 and which they had five children and later divorced. He later married Kay Gross and later divorced. He was a man with many talents.  He started farming with his dad.  He drove grain...

Jeanie Marie Morrell, 95, of Macomb, formerly of Sciota passed away at 8:20 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2022 at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb. She was born on March 4, 1927 in Mt. Ayr, Iowa to Wilburt Clint and Nellie Myrtle Watts Kimball. She married Eugene Morrell on May 3, 1945. He passed away on July 19, 1990. She was also preceded in death by her parents; one son, John E. Morrell in 2000; one brother, Wilbur Kimball and 15 half-brothers and sisters. Jeanie is survived by two daughters,...

Delores Deane (Hill) Harvey, 88, of Macomb passed away at 6:05 p.m. Monday, August 22, 2022 at the Elms Nursing Home in Macomb. She is survived by James R. Harvey (Son, four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren), Jay R. Harvey (Son), and Jennifer R. Harvey (Daughter, two grandchildren, three great-grandchildren). She is preceded in death by her husband, John Robert Harvey, Jeffrey Harvey (Son, four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren), and John Robert Harvey, Jr. (Son who died in...

William K. “Bill” Curtis, 78, of rural Augusta passed away at 3:43 p.m. Tuesday, August 16, 2022 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born on September 27, 1943 in Macomb to Kenneth M. and Helen M. Nelson Curtis. Bill is survived by his children, Katherine (Joseph) Mellor of Rushville,  SFC Sabrina (MSG (RET) Christopher) Heckel of Missouri, Joseph Curtis of Brooklyn, TSgt (RET) Billy (Debbie) Curtis of Lavaca, Arkansas, Jason (Emileigh Hynek) Grim of Industry...

Larry Mershon, 78, of Macomb passed away at 9:25 a.m. Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home. He was born on September 3, 1943 in Macomb to Dale and Mabel Phillips Mershon. He married Vicki Peterson on July 23, 1999. She survives. Also surviving are one son, Mike (Kim Perry) Mershon of LaHarpe; daughter-in-law, Monica Mershon of Ursa; six grandchildren, Tiffany (Bill) Bangel, Kevin (Madison) Mershon, Kelsey Mershon, Nicholas Mershon, Caleb Mershon and Allison Mershon; six great-grandchildren;...

John Ray Leonard, 72, of Macomb passed away at 2:35 a.m. Sunday, August 14, 2022 at home. He was born on August 17, 1949 in Macomb to Ray and Dora Leonard. He is survived by his mother, Dora of Macomb; his best friend and partner Marcia Lefante of Macomb; two sons, John (Glenda) Leonard of Ireland and Aaron Leonard of Kansas; four grandchildren; one brother, James (Ruth) Leonard of Macomb; and two sisters, Alice (Mike) Sokolinski of Morris and Sally (Mark) Miller of Gilbert, Arizona. He was...